This may have been covered elsewhere, in fact I would be surprised if it has not been, but I have just read the book 'Vaxxers' by Sarah Gilbert and Catherine Green, the first being the Professor and the second merely a Dr. Quite fascinating, detailing the development of the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine to 'vaccine in arms' in almost exactly one year. Apart from the details of the day to day developments, I found the final chapter on what we need to do (in their opinion) to counter the next pandemic (Disease Y as they call it) very instructive and I hope that those in government read it and ponder on it as well.
For all those who have expressed opinions on what has happened over the last 18 months or so I strongly recommend they should buy and read this book. It of course does not have all the answers, but these two scientists who have led on the front line ought to be listened to.
Dod
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